University Experts

Brian LaPointe, Ph.D.

Research Professor at FAU’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic InstituteFlorida Atlantic University

Brian Lapointe’s research interests include algal physiology and biochemistry, marine bioinvasions and marine conservation.

George A. Kantor

Research Professor / Associate Director of EducationCarnegie Mellon University

George Kantor has been developing robotic technologies to address problems in agriculture and scientific exploration for 15 years.

Gregor Semieniuk

Associate Professor of Public Policy and EconomicsUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst

Gregor Semieniuk is an expert on the political economy of policy-induced structural change required to transition to a low-carbon economy.

James Hudnut-Beumler

Anne Potter Wilson Distinguished Professor of American Religious HistoryVanderbilt University

Expert in the history of religion in the American South.

Francis Beckwith, Ph.D.

Professor of Philosophy & Church-State Studies, Affiliate Professor of Political ScienceBaylor University

Nationally recognized philosopher & legal expert in the areas of religion, jurisprudence, politics & ethics

Karen Lightman

Executive Director, Metro21Carnegie Mellon University

Karen is an internationally recognized leader in building and supporting communities based on emerging technologies.

Reshma Shah

Professor in the Practice of MarketingEmory University, Goizueta Business School

Monique Mead

Associate Teaching Professor / Director of Music EntrepreneurshipCarnegie Mellon University

Monique Mead has been a lifelong activist for classical music as a violinist, educator and innovator.

Professor Viren Swami

Professor of Social PsychologyAnglia Ruskin University

His research focuses on the psychology of body image, human appearance, and attraction in relationships.

George Loewenstein

University ProfessorCarnegie Mellon University

George Loewenstein helped to found the fields of behavioral economics and neuroeconomics.